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R341 OEG

1998 Volvo S70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,176 mi
Last recorded163,176 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 163,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2016 157,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2016 157,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 150,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 143,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 135,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,977 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 120,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 122,960 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 115,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 109,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 92,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 83,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 74,663 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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R341 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R341 OEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R341 OEG is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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